Civic Events & Communications Officer (Internal Only)

• 6-month secondment
• Development Opportunity

As a member of our team you wont just work for the city; youll co-create it.

Here your ideas and efforts directly shape the places where you and your community live work and play.

Through your work youll have a behind the scenes pass to Newcastles evolution as you shape our future as a liveable inclusive city.

The Civic Events and Communications Officer is responsible for planning and delivering a diverse range of civic and official events that reflect the values and priorities of the City of Newcastle. It involves working closely with internal teams volunteers and community stakeholders to ensure events are inclusive well-managed and aligned with strategic objectives. The position also supports initiatives that enhance the Citys profile and foster strong relationships across government business and the community.

Find out more about your new career by viewing the position descriptionhere.

We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles backgrounds experiences and perspectives are valued encouraged and respected.

People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians people with diverse gender identities and sexualities people from different cultural racial ethnic religious and linguistic backgrounds people with disability carers and veterans) are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 30 September 2025

Remuneration: $95192.44 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment 12% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week

Contact:Nick Kaiser Executive Manager MEECA via or

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements please contact for a confidential discussion.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

We encourage internal employees to inform their current managers if this opportunity is of interest before submitting a formal application.

Internal recruitment and staff movements incur a four (4) week notice period. Please contact the Talent Acquisition Team if you require further information.